Digital Ministry debuts multilingual app catering to overseas residents
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Get ready, travelers! The Russian government has officially launched a brand new multilingual app called ruID, designed specifically for the convenience of foreign citizens looking to visit Russia. With languages like Russian, English, Armenian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, and Uzbek, navigating the digital world of Russian entry has never been easier!
You can download this game-changer from RuStore, Google Play, AppGallery, and App Store. Once installed, ruID offers a slew of handy features, from applying for a visa-free entry to Russia, checking entry restrictions, creating an account on the "Gosuslugi" portal, and even obtaining a SНИЛS (Russian pension insurance number).
This exciting digital innovation is part of a pilot project for new rules on entry and exit for foreign nationals. In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack at the "Krokus" concert hall in Moscow in March 2024, which took the lives of 145 individuals, Russia's migration policy has been gradually tightened.
Last year, more than 6 million migrants entered Russia, with half seeking employment. Out of the total flow, nearly 60% came from four countries: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. This year, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs began adding foreigners who have not legalized their stay in Russia to the registry of controlled persons. Illegal migrants have until September 1, 2025, to regularize their status or bid Russia adieu, with their number currently exceeding 680,000.
But fear not! The ruID app is here to streamline the process and make your experience as smooth as possible. With just a few taps on your phone, you can submit an electronic pre-entry application, providing essential details such as purpose of travel, travel dates, route, biometric data (facial photo, passport photo, voice recording), and personal information. Once approved, you'll receive a QR code, the magic ticket you'll need to present at the border for seamless entry clearance.
The app also creates a unique Digital Profile ID, keeping all your important information — including full name, citizenship, documents, SNILS, INN, visas, entry/exit records, employment details, and information on accompanying children — neatly organized in one place. Plus, it provides secure access to multiple Russian government services that are relevant to foreigners, such as registration with the Ministry of the Interior and purchasing medical insurance.
Now you can say "да!" to a hassle-free journey to Russia, thanks to the incredible ruID app! Keep those passports and smartphones at the ready, and start exploring the wonders that Russia has to offer!
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Navigate the Russian entry with ease by downloading the ruID app from RuStore, Google Play, AppGallery, and App Store. This app, available in multiple languages such as Russian, English, Armenian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, and Uzbek, offers smartphone users a range of gadgets including visa-free entry application, entry restrictions checker, and a means to create an account on the "Gosuslugi" portal.
With the ruID app, foreign travelers can efficiently manage important documents and information, including SNILS and INN, on their smartphones, making their journey to Russia a hassle-free experience.
